Ministry of Health (MOH)
Subsidies for Government-Funded Intermediate and Long Term Care (ILTC) Services
Comprehensive care services for seniors and those needing long-term support.
Overview
Intermediate and Long Term Care (ILTC) Services in Singapore provide a range of health and social care options for individuals needing extended care after hospital discharge, as well as for community-dwelling seniors who require assistance with daily activities.
Key Services Include:
- Home-based medical and nursing care
- Home palliative care
- Meals-on-wheels
- Medical escort and transport
- Home personal care
- Day hospice
- Centre-based care (day care, dementia day care, rehabilitation)
- Community hospitals
- Chronic sick units
- Nursing homes
- Respite care
- Rehabilitation homes
- Sheltered homes
- Inpatient hospice palliative care
Additional Information:
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Some services are subsidised for eligible patients.
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Support is available for both seniors and their caregivers.
Scheme type
Who qualifies
Eligibility groups
What you receive
Eligibility details
Eligibility varies by service. For MOH subsidies in nursing homes, patients must meet means test criteria and be referred by AIC. Home-based services are for frail and home-bound elderly who find it difficult to access community services. Meals-on-wheels is for home-bound elderly unable to buy or prepare meals and without caregivers. Medical escort and transport is for seniors unable to attend appointments alone and without suitable caregivers. Rehabilitation and sheltered homes are for persons with stabilised mental health conditions in recovery. Inpatient hospice care is for end-of-life patients who cannot be cared for at home.
How to apply
Application processes differ by service. For meals-on-wheels, apply directly for the service. For MOH-subsidised nursing home care, patients must be referred by AIC. For other services, contact the relevant service provider or eldercare centre. Some VWOs provide financial and social assistance for those unable to afford fees.
Important Information
Scheme details may change. Check the official agency website for the latest eligibility, benefits, and application information.
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